Ford EcoSport 2017 vs Dacia Sandero 2019
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Manual | |
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| Engine: | 1.0 Petrol | 1.0 Petrol | |
| Camshaft drive: | Timing belt | Timing chain | |
| Timing belt usually needs to be replaced more often than the chain, but it is usually significantly cheaper. Timing belt motors are generally quieter and less vibrating than chain motors. | |||
Performance | |||
| Power: | 125 HP | 101 HP | |
| Torque: | 170 NM | 160 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 11.6 seconds | n/a seconds | |
| Ford EcoSport engine produces 24 HP more power than Dacia Sandero, whereas torque is 10 NM more than Dacia Sandero. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 5.8 | 5.0 | |
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The Dacia Sandero is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. Ford EcoSport consumes 0.8 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Dacia Sandero, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Ford EcoSport could require 120 litres more fuel. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 52 litres | 50 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 890 km in combined cycle | 1000 km in combined cycle | |
| Dacia Sandero gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Ground clearance: | 190 mm (7.5 inches) | 173 mm (6.8 inches) | |
| Because of the higher ground clearance, Ford EcoSport can perform better on bad roads - it can go over higher obstacles and bumps. At the same time, the higher ground clearance can reduce stability and handling on paved roads, especially at higher speeds. Note, however, that this Ford EcoSport version does not have 4x4 drive, which is very important in poor road conditions. | |||
Engines | |||
| Average engine lifespan: | 300'000 km | 350'000 km | |
| Engine resource depends largely on regular maintenance and the quality of the oils and fuels used, but under equal conditions the average life of a Dacia Sandero engine could be longer. | |||
| Engine production duration: | 13 years | 7 years | |
| Engine spread: | Installed on at least 3 other car models, including Ford Focus, Ford Mondeo, Ford C-Max | Installed on at least 2 other car models, including Dacia Duster, Nissan Micra | |
| In general, the longer and for more car models an engine is produced, the better its serviceability and availability of spare parts. Ford EcoSport might be a better choice in this respect. | |||
Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.10 m | 4.09 m | |
| Width: | 1.77 m | 1.76 m | |
| Height: | 1.65 m | 1.62 m | |
| Both cars are similar in size. Ford EcoSport and Dacia Sandero are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 356 litres | 320 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down |
1238 litres | 1200 litres | |
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Ford EcoSport has more luggage capacity. Ford EcoSport has 36 litres more trunk space than the Dacia Sandero. The maximum boot capacity (with all rear seats folded down) is larger in Ford EcoSport (by 38 litres). | |||
| Turning diameter: | 10.6 meters | 10.6 meters | |
| Gross weight (kg): | 1`775 | no data | |
| Safety: | no data | no data | |
| Quality: | above average | low | |
| Ford EcoSport has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data Dacia Sandero has serious deffects in 90 percent more cases than Ford EcoSport, so Ford EcoSport quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 14 600 | 7800 | |
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